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Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! Whether you're firing up the grill, watching fireworks, traveling, or simply enjoying a quiet day off, we hope your holiday is filled with great memories. #IndependenceDay #TeamDSF #Community

Our VP of IT Programs, Thiagarajan Prakash, PMP, represented DSFederal at the NIH HBCU Biomedical Research Pathways Conference this week. The opening day featured an inspiring keynote and informative panels on centralized acquisitions and GSA Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), providing valuable insights into the future of federal procurement and research support. The conference reinforced the importance of bringing together NIH stakeholders, academia, and industry partners to exchange ideas. “I’m walking away with actionable data and an expanded network, ready to build future collaborative opportunities that drive meaningful impact,” says Prakash. Thank you to the NIH Small Business Program Office for hosting a successful event! #NIH #HBCU #BiomedicalResearch #FederalResearch #Partnerships #TeamDSF Illumen Group, Inc. Turning Point Global Solutions

DSFederal is at the NIH Strengthening Small Business - HBCU Collaborations to Advance Research Conference today! 📅 June 30, 2026 | 🕘 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET 📍 NIH Main Campus – Natcher Conference Center, Bethesda, MD If you're attending, we'd love to connect! #NIH #HBCU #FederalResearch #GovCon #Innovation #SmallBusiness #DSFederal #TeamDSF

Did you know that HBCUs currently receive less than 1% of NIH contracting dollars? Developed by the NIH Small Business Program Office's Path to Excellence and Innovation (PEI) Initiative, the new white paper, Advancing HBCU Research Competitiveness: Catalyzing Innovation in the Nation's Biomedical R&D Ecosystem, explores how strategic partnerships, infrastructure support, and acquisition readiness can help expand HBCU participation in NIH grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. White paper: https://lnkd.in/gBR8-dKx What steps do you think would have the greatest impact on increasing HBCU participation in NIH-funded research and innovation? #NIH #HBCU #PEIinitiative #BiomedicalResearch #Innovation #FederalFunding

Collaboration is essential to advancing the future of biomedical research. The NIH Small Business Program Office's Path to Excellence and Innovation (PEI) Initiative is bringing together HBCUs, federal agencies, industry, philanthropic organizations, and research leaders for two days of discussion focused on expanding research capacity, strengthening partnerships, and advancing innovation across the biomedical research ecosystem. Our team looks forward to meeting you at the conference! 📅 Tuesday, June 30 | NIH Small Business Conference | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET 📅 Wednesday, July 1 | HBCU Biomedicine Research Conference | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET 📍 NIH Main Campus – Natcher Conference Center (Building 45) 45 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 Whether you work in research, higher education, federal contracting, or innovation, this is an important opportunity to connect, learn, and explore new pathways for collaboration. Register today: https://lnkd.in/e_RqKYPV #NIH #HBCU #BiomedicalResearch #ResearchInnovation #HigherEducation #FederalResearch #ResearchPartnerships #TeamDSF

Today, we recognize and celebrate all the fathers and father figures within our DSFederal family. Fatherhood comes with many responsibilities, challenges, and rewards. Your dedication, patience, and support make a lasting difference. Thank you for everything you do both at work and at home. We hope you have the opportunity to relax, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy a well-deserved celebration with family and friends. Wishing all who celebrate a very Happy Father’s Day! #TeamDSF #FathersDay2026 #DotConnectors

Today, we honor the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans throughout our nation's history. We also recognize that freedom, opportunity, and progress are ongoing pursuits. As we commemorate Juneteenth, we encourage learning, listening, and remembering the significance of this day and the generations whose perseverance helped shape a more just future. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay

Thank you to Victoria K. McFarland, PhD and Angela Chiu from the GSA Polaris team for taking the time to meet with DSFederal during our recent one-on-one Polaris WOSB session.   These sessions are a valuable opportunity for awardees to connect directly with the GSA team, learn more about contract administration and marketing strategies, and ask questions about successfully leveraging the Polaris vehicle. We greatly appreciate the time and effort the GSA Polaris team invests in supporting industry partners and helping us better understand how to maximize the value of this important contract vehicle.   One aspect we particularly value is the Polaris team's willingness to engage directly with federal buyers and acquisition professionals to help them better understand the vehicle, available capabilities, and acquisition options. This level of engagement helps agencies efficiently access qualified industry partners while advancing their mission objectives.   DSFederal is honored to be one of the 52 awardees on the Polaris Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). Polaris offers federal agencies a powerful acquisition vehicle for a broad range of IT and emerging technology services, featuring: ✔ A 10-year ordering period (5-year base plus 5-year option) ✔ No contract ceiling, providing agencies flexibility to meet evolving mission needs ✔ Streamlined ordering procedures and fair opportunity competitions ✔ Access to highly qualified WOSB firms across the federal marketplace   We look forward to working with federal agencies and industry partners through Polaris to deliver innovative technology, data, AI, and digital transformation solutions that support mission success. #PolarisGWAC #GSA #TeamDSF #ConnectingTheDots #GovCon

At DSFederal, our people are the Dot Connectors behind every solution, every partnership, and every mission we support. Different backgrounds. Different experiences. Different perspectives. The value isn't in any one dot. It's in the connections between them. What dots make up your story? #ConnectingTheDots #DotConnector #TeamDSF #DSFCulture #GovCon #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

Meet Alex Roman, DSFederal's Cybersecurity Professional and Employee of the Quarter. Alex is known for his dependability, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to supporting both his team and client mission. As part of DSFederal's support for the Logistics Integrated Information Solutions – Marine Corps program, Alex consistently steps up wherever he is needed, whether taking on new responsibilities, supporting teammates during periods of transition, or representing his team in meetings. Alex was recognized as DSFederal's Employee of the Quarter for Q4 2025 for his outstanding contributions and dedication. During a time of organizational change and evolving priorities, he readily assisted beyond his primary responsibilities to help ensure continuity and stability for the team. His colleagues describe him as dependable, empowering, and agile—someone who embraces challenges, adapts to changing circumstances, and helps others move forward with confidence. We asked Alex what receiving this recognition means to him. "I am honored to be recognized as Employee of the Quarter and grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the team's success." Thank you, Alex, for helping connect the dots between teamwork, adaptability, and mission success. #MeetTheDotConnectors #TeamDSF #EmployeeRecognition #Cybersecurity #Teamwork